Mercedes GP driver Nico Rosberg was all smiles yesterday as the wraps came off the team;s official new livery for the upcoming 2010 Formula One season, the young German smiling broadly alongside his older and much more experienced teammate, Michael Schumacher.

While some thought Nico was against the signing of the seven time champion and maybe a little annoyed with the changing of his official number three to four for the upcoming season, Nico showed no signs of any disharmony whatsoever, in fact he stated how much he was looking forward to working with every member of his new team....

"You can really feel the successful motorsport history of Mercedes-Benz here at the Museum in Stuttgart and to be part of the new Silver Arrows team and that racing heritage makes me feel extremely proud and motivated,” he said.

“Since joining the team in November, I have spent a lot of time at the factory in Brackley, at Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines in Brixworth and here in Stuttgart, which has given me the opportunity to settle in and get to know everyone.”

“I have seen how hard the team is working on the new car and I really can't wait for the opportunity to drive it for the first time in Valencia next week. I am looking forward to working with everyone at Mercedes GP Petronas and will give it my all to reward their fantastic efforts with good on-track results this season."